Tag: The Balanced Theatre Brat Series

The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: How Effective Communication Transforms Careers

The art of communication is the language of leadership. James C.Humes Ever been so caught up in a play that you felt the characters’ joys and sorrows as if they were your own? That’s the magic of effective communication in theatre ✨🎭, […]

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The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: Transferable Skills 

“THEATRE HAS THE POWER TO MOVE, INSPIRE, TRANSFORM AND EDUCATE IN WAYS THAT NO OTHER ART FORM CAN.THEATRE REFLECTS BOTH THE EXTRAORDINARY DIVERSITY OF CULTURES AND OUR SHARED HUMAN CONDITION, IN ALL ITS VULNERABILITY AND STRENGTH.” Irina Bokova Picture yourself standing in […]

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The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: What is a Theatre Brat?

“Growing up in the theatre made me who I am. I learned discipline, dedication, and the value of hard work. It ignited a passion within me that has never faded.” – Hugh Jackman What is a theatre brat, you ask? A theatre […]

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The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: Rejection & Perseverance

Life as an aspiring actor can sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride without the safety bar. One moment, you’re too tall, and the next moment, you’re too short. It’s as though you’ve become Goldilocks, but instead of porridge, you’re dealing with […]

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The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: Diversity

A big part of being successful in business is being able to foster and appreciate diversity in the workplace. Now I know there is some controversy around theatre being inclusive and diverse. Also, there still needs to be a push on blind […]

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The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: Innovation

“Midsummer Set in Space with Zombies” “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” Brene Brown If I say theatre helps create an innovative mind, I won’t get much push back from the theatre community or the business community. However, both […]

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The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: Even A One Man Show Needs Support!

A lesson in support and collaboration  “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed” – Maya Angelou I recently recommended, developed, and executed an associate engagement hackathon at work. (Hackathon: 24-48 hours to develop design thinking or problem solving solutions.) […]

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Just Puke in Your Purse, Hat, Etc. – The Balanced Theatre Brat Series

A Lesson in Commitment When I was little, I was in a show that I don’t remember the name of but I vividly remember being sick with a stomach bug. I was playing some sort of animal 🐰and had a show that […]

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The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: The Show Must Go On

A Lesson in “Fake It Till You Make It”  “Perfection is the enemy of progress” – unknown  As the writers and actors of the broadway show “The Play That Goes Wrong” have so cleverly portrayed. A lot can go wrong in theatre. […]

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The Balanced Theatre Brat Series: Why Theatre Produces Successful Professionals

I’m a proud “theatre brat!” (A person raised in the theatre)  I’ve performed, worked backstage, ran lights, directed, and have taught.  My BA is in Theatre, so one would assume that my career would be in the theatre. Somewhere.  That assumption would […]

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